Western Firms Should Leave China Now

US companies should be seeking to move their supply chains and other business away from China - while they still have the time. Standing behind Russian President Vladimir Putin is Xi. China is apparently ready to sell Russia anything and everything it wants, including missile components. Western sanctions are far from perfect, but China greatly facilitates the flow of goods into Russia. China could put decisive pressure on Russia to withdraw from Ukraine, just as it could push Iran not to support terrorists. It is ironic and appalling that China uses Western technologies to suppress dissent, spy on Western countries, and spread disinformation. According to the US Trade Representative, American direct foreign investment in China is valued at $126 billion. Whatever happens in the next US election cycle, expect further sanctions and myriad other restrictions on trade with China.